UN seeks to shore up C. Africa ceasefire deal

The UN Security Council on Thursday threw its support behind a ceasefire deal reached by warring factions in the Central African Republic and said the agreement should be fully implemented. In a statement, the Council said it welcomed the deal and “called on all parties to immediately and fully implement this agreement.” “This agreement is a first step in a wider political process in the Central African Republic,” said the Council, citing the need for political dialogue, disarmament of rebels including of child soldiers, and elections.